Law / Bringing a brand new car from UK to Poland [22]

Yes you can, You need to take your V5 with you and they will check it give you the print out and all for 99zl. I even took an invoice for my school. :)

I went to the local Ford garage. They were very helpful.

Law / Bringing a brand new car from UK to Poland [22]


The V5 is the reg document. They should test it, it's against the law if they say no. As you are only proving it is road legal in Poland.

Take it to one of the main dealers who offer the service. They all charge 99zl for the test.

Law / Bringing a brand new car from UK to Poland [22]

Sorry you are having problems.
I haven't had a single problem. I went to Ford and they said they can do it.
They gave me the safety check they give Polish cars. As it is in Poland any car needs a safety check.

Did you try any major garages?

Law / Is it possible to get an MOT on a RHD car in Poland? [28]

I have had 3 MOT's now on my RHD in Lublin.
The local Ford garage did the safety check on my UK RHD Smart car. I have used them three times now. Never had a problem. Gave me the paper work too.

They have to do it. They should never say no. As if YOU crash you will need to show this to the police.
I admit for 2 years i had no safety check as i didn't think i could get one. Then a friend told me i could and to go to the Ford garage. I did, job done and i will continue to go.

My advice is to find a bigger garage to go to. Audi, Ford, VW, Opel or Nisssan.

Law / Is it possible to get an MOT on a RHD car in Poland? [28]


Yes they gave me a full Polish safety check. Printed it out of the system and stamped it. The same as all the Polish cars get.

I do not have insurance with a Polish company. I have it with "Stuart Collins" via AXA. They are very good and i have used them for 5 years now. I do pay more but it gives me full eu yearly insurance.

I have been told i do not need car tax if the car isn't in the UK. SORN is on my car but that is for the UK only. I pay road tax with Petrol in Poland, Same as everyone else.

My insurer told me to get a safety check as that is Polish law so that is all i need for then to insure me.

When I moved to Poland i spoke to someone at the DVLA and they said if the car is SORN that is for UK roads. I would not be allowed to drive it into the UK unless i de-SORN it.

Life / Polish post, are they still stealing stuff? [20]

Pay for it to be signed for as GLS will deliver it in Poland. It does cost a little more bit worth it.
I had an iPhone delivered in 4 days with signed for Royal Mail - GLS.

Life / Which sim card to buy in Poland? [30]

Plus offer no limit LTE, texts, calls and 2gb 3G for 60zl a month with sim only. The only problem if you have an iphone you cant use the no limit LTE.

Life / How can I convert Zloty to Indian rupee / transfer money from Poland to India? [23]

It is illegal for a non-Indian person to bring or take Rupee's from India.
Do not even try it. If you get caught it can cause a big problem with your visa.

If you can change it to USD or GBP. I would use GBP as it has a better chance to haggle price in India.
At the airport change a small amount. £40 as that would be around 3,800Rupee's. That will last you till you get to a local back or exchange place.

Life / How can I convert Zloty to Indian rupee / transfer money from Poland to India? [23]

An Indian person may only carry 5,000Ruppe's in and out of India. £55. Any more you can be fined or refused entry.

rbi.org.in/scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=11
Look at rule 18. This rule mainly applies to Indian people only.

Life / Where can I sell my mobile phone or shaver in Poland? [13]

What phone are you trying to sell? How much?

Life / Where can I sell my mobile phone or shaver in Poland? [13]

To a phone shop 1100zl. Privately 1600zl. In good condition.

Law / Cheapest BUSINESS bank account in Poland for a small business? [12]

My ING account is great, I do get charged 7-9zl a month if i don't use my business card for over 300zl. Otherwise I have no problem and it was simple to open.

Law / Getting a Polish drivers license / Poland's residence permit (how long it might take to get?) [25]

I wouldn't get the license in Poland. It is hard to pass here and many people have to take 3-4 tests.
If you can do it before you move here then do.
All you would have to do is pass the written test here and they will swap it for a Polish license.

Might be cheaper if you pass first time. 3-4 times would prob cost more.